We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will support a dynamic Birth Injury Practice Group by managing cases from intake through litigation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment while contributing to impactful legal work.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee all incoming and outgoing correspondence for assigned cases, ensuring timely and accurate communication.<br>• Maintain and update case calendars to track important deadlines and court dates.<br>• Process authorizations to obtain medical and collateral source records.<br>• Conduct legal research using tools such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other platforms.<br>• File court documents through various state and federal e-filing systems.<br>• Proofread and cite-check legal documents to ensure compliance with court rules and proper formatting.<br>• Organize and manage client documents, including preparing document productions and assembling exhibits.<br>• Prepare materials for depositions, including retaining court reporters and summarizing transcripts.<br>• Draft legal documents such as summons, complaints, interrogatory answers, subpoenas, and trial exhibits.<br>• Attend case strategy meetings and contribute to litigation planning.
One of our law firm clients is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with a minimum of 5 years' experience to join their Palos Heights office. The successful candidate will be proactive, diligent, and organized; possess strong legal research capabilities, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. <br> Responsibilities: Assist in the preparation and management of litigation cases from onset through post-trial. Drafting pleadings, including answers to interrogatories, motions, and discovery requests. Analysis of medical record summaries and bill summaries; draft subpoena medical records and bills. Conduct damages analysis. Handle service of process, deposition notices, and subpoenas. Draft Rule 26 Disclosures. Assist with arbitration and trial preparation, including preparation of witness and exhibit lists, motions in limine, etc. Management of discovery processes. Coordinate with expert witnesses and assist in expert retention. Draft various forms of correspondence for the firm. Conduct comprehensive legal research.
<p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a phenomenal boutique law firm located in the loop that's seeking to hire a Litigation Paralegal with at least 3-5+ years of experience to join their team. This Litigation Paralegal will assist lawyers by managing all aspects of large scale, complex construction litigation and arbitration including heavy e-discovery management. This firm offers a highly flexible hybrid WFH schedule and the position is paying between $80-110K plus bonus and paid OT.</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Litigation Paralegal Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Manage all phases of a litigation case including litigation motion practice, discovery, arbitration, trial, and appellate procedures</li><li>Manage very large electronic and hard copy documents collections</li><li>Legal and factual cite checking including editing a brief to Blue Book standards</li><li>Assist with witness preparation, arbitration, mediation and trial preparation</li><li>Attend and assist at trials and arbitrations</li><li>Review, organize, and maintain legal documents/briefs/pleadings for all current cases.</li><li>Identify sources of potentially relevant documents for production.</li><li>Review records in response to subpoenas or discovery requests and ensure responsive records are properly served and privileged records are properly withheld, and privilege logs are served</li><li>Manage and organize e-discovery databases and ensure support staff is able to perform complex searches and review documentation in various e-discovery platforms</li><li>Source e-discovery vendors when required and negotiate terms/pricing</li><li>Manage junior paralegal(s), their schedules and workflow as well as administrative responsibilities of same</li></ul><p> </p><p>For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at <strong><u>justin . rambert @ robert half com</u></strong></p>
<p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a reputable mid-sized law firm that's seeking a Litigation Paralegal with at least 3-5+ years of experience handling medical malpractice or insurance defense litigation to join their team. The Litigation Paralegal is responsible for assisting with managing all aspects of large-scale complex litigation reporting directly to partners. This Litigation Paralegal will assist medical malpractice and insurance defense attorneys with a yearly billable hour target of 1400 hours. The salary on this position is paying between $80-100K plus bonus and full benefits. </p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Litigation Paralegal Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Responsible for organizing and managing electronic and hard copy document collections</li><li>Manages document production processes</li><li>Assists with the collection of material from client, opposing parties, and third parties (hard copies, electronic data, physical evidence)</li><li>Manages logistics of production of documents - hard copy, images, native</li><li>Coordinates preparation and filing of briefs and legal documents</li><li>Research local rules of procedure for relevant court venues, and obtain info re same</li><li>Drafts routine filings (e.g., attorney appearances, notices of filings, notices of motions)</li><li>Checks legal cites for proper format, content and standing (Westlaw, Lexis, Blue Book)</li><li>Research and checks fact cites for proper format, content, and accuracy (Blue Book)</li><li>Manages service of process; files with court and serves on parties; coordinates with local counsel</li><li>Manages trial and hearing preparation and support including preparing pretrial documents, managing trial transcripts, and compiling and tracking trial exhibits</li></ul><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at <strong><u>justin . rambert @ robert half com</u></strong></p>
<p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a mid-sized law firm located in downtown Chicago that's seeking an Estate Planning Paralegal with at least 3-5+ years of experience to join their team. This Estate Planning Paralegal will be supporting attorneys handling estate planning, estate administration, and business succession planning for moderate to high net-worth clients. Experience with gift and estate tax filings is preferred. This position is paying between $75-90K plus bonus and the firm operates on a hybrid WFH schedule (2x WFH per week). Responsibilities of the position are below. </p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Estate Planning Paralegal Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Draft and review estate planning documents: Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney (Health Care and Property), Living Will, Insurance Trusts, Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts, etc.</li><li>Draft flowcharts of client’s estate plan</li><li>Draft affidavits, statements, distribution and asset schedules and spreadsheets</li><li>Obtain and maintain tax identification numbers</li><li>Draft Estate and Gift tax returns</li><li>Maintain trust/estate financial records</li></ul><p> </p><p>For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at <strong><u>justin . rambert @ robert half legal com</u></strong></p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a highly respected law firm to find a Trust & Estates Paralegal. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in a client-focused environment and is passionate about supporting families through complex legal processes. The successful candidate will play a vital role in estate and trust planning, administration, probate, and guardianship matters.</p><p> </p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Draft pleadings, orders, and court documents for probate and guardianship proceedings.</li><li>Manage probate and trust administration processes.</li><li>Assist clients in locating and collecting estate and trust assets.</li><li>Evaluate asset-related documents for accuracy and potential exploitation.</li><li>Prepare detailed accountings for guardianships, estates, and trusts.</li><li>Coordinate asset transfers and trust funding in accordance with legal documents and client instructions.</li><li>Communicate with financial institutions, accountants, and vendors to facilitate asset management.</li><li>Update beneficiary designations for retirement accounts and insurance policies.</li><li>Obtain tax identification numbers and maintain communication with the IRS.</li><li>Oversee the collection and distribution of assets.</li><li>Provide proactive client communication and follow-up.</li><li>Support attorneys with discovery and litigation related to estate and trust matters.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>The two biggest things on people’s minds right now: ‘Busy season is just around the corner’ and ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>Management of all financial accounting functions of the firm.</li><li>Leads the firm's budgeting and expense management processes, including the development of annual operating budgets and financial projections and periodic variance review</li><li>Ensures the accuracy of monthly financial reporting and assists external CPA in the preparation of financial reports</li><li>Manages all daily accounting functions: bank reconciliations, cash receipts/accounts receivables</li><li>Handles partner distribution, payroll, 401k administration, benefits administration, and expense report management</li><li>Supervises Accounting Assistant in the Accounts Payable and Billing functions</li><li>Works closely with Accounting Consultant in London client billing</li><li>Works closely with Office Manager in human resource and benefits and facilities and vendor contract management</li><li>May participate in the strategic planning of operations</li><li>Management of all billing functions of the firm.</li><li>Tracks and reports on timekeeper hours</li><li>Prepares prebills and reviews edits by billing partner(s)</li><li>Verifies the accuracy of billing entries and supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepares invoices for submission to clients via various Ebilling platforms or by email, dependent on client requirements</li><li>Monitors accounts receivable and collection efforts</li><li>Submits budgets per client requirements</li><li>Works closely with billing partners on bill appeals</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with well-respected law firm in the North Shore suburbs seeking a Trusts & Estates Paralegal to support its expanding estate planning and administration practice. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with a background in estate law to contribute to a high-performing team that values precision, client service, and collaboration.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Provide paralegal support in estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters</li><li>Draft and file probate court documents and related legal paperwork</li><li>Maintain organized client records and case files across multiple matters</li><li>Communicate professionally with clients, financial institutions, and third-party advisors</li><li>Monitor deadlines and ensure timely completion of tasks</li><li>Stay informed on procedural updates and best practices in estate law</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with an international, AM100 law firm that's hiring a Trust & Estates Paralegal with at least 5-8+ years of experience to join their team. This Trust & Estates Paralegal is responsible for providing paralegal support to attorneys in the administration of all aspects of trusts and estates in probate within established administrative procedures. This position is paying between $95-130K+ plus bonus and phenomenal benefits. In addition, this firm a highly flexible hybrid WFH schedule. Yearly billable requirement is 1,700 hours. If you are looking to join one of the top law firms in the world, then this is the opportunity for you!</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Trust & Estates Paralegal Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the entire process of trusts and estates in probate</li><li>Prepare, file, and manage probate documents associated with opening and closing estates</li><li>Handle the collection and distribution of estate or decedent’s assets</li><li>Establish and manage estate checking accounts</li><li>Prepare and file Illinois state and federal estate tax returns, including court inventory</li><li>Coordinate asset transfers and trust funding, communicating with relevant parties when necessary</li><li>Ensure compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act and firm policy in maintaining beneficial ownership information</li><li>Prepare for federal audits by compiling necessary information</li></ul><p> </p><p>For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, AVP - Permanent Placement at <strong><u>justin . rambert @ robert half com</u></strong></p>
<p>We’re seeking a skilled and experienced Paralegal to join our client’s dynamic team. This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between their Northbrook and Bucktown (Chicago) offices. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in supporting attorneys throughout all stages of real estate transactions, from initiation through closing.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist attorneys throughout all stages of real estate transactions, including the inception and closing stages</li><li>Maintain and manage case files while preparing real estate closing documents</li><li>Communicate effectively with clients, associates, and other parties involved in real estate transactions, ensuring all interactions are handled professionally</li><li>Conduct title searches, draft deeds, and coordinate the intricacies of the closing process</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. This is a long-term contract position that offers the opportunity to work on complex litigation matters, provide critical case management support, and contribute to administrative operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil litigation, trial preparation, and discovery processes, as well as excellent organizational and communication skills.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Assist in drafting legal documents, templates, motions, briefs, and discovery materials.<br>• Manage case calendars, maintain accurate records, and oversee service of process for new cases.<br>• Provide electronic discovery and document production support using document management software.<br>• Ensure timely filing and serving of legal documents while cite-checking, proofreading, and formatting pleadings and correspondence.<br>• Conduct research on procedural rules for various court venues and ensure compliance.<br>• Maintain communication with clients, attorneys, opposing counsel, and court staff.<br>• Support trial preparation by organizing evidence and assisting during hearings and trials.<br>• Handle administrative tasks such as processing invoices, tracking reimbursements, preparing timesheets, and coordinating office visitors.<br>• Participate in office planning meetings and training sessions to stay updated on best practices and technology.<br>• Contribute to organization-wide meetings and training as needed.
We are looking for a skilled Paralegal with a strong background in commercial and residential real estate to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience handling real estate transactions, litigation, and related legal matters. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to efficiently manage multiple priorities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Assist with commercial and residential real estate transactions, including closings, exemptions, and tax-related matters.<br>• Communicate with municipalities, such as park districts, schools, and villages, regarding litigation, property issues, and related documentation.<br>• Handle legal descriptions, tax deeds, certificates of error, demolitions, and recordings with precision and accuracy.<br>• Conduct thorough legal research to support attorneys and case preparation.<br>• Interact with state and city agencies to obtain necessary approvals and complete required filings.<br>• Prepare and manage legal documents using Microsoft Word and Excel, ensuring all files are accurate and up-to-date.<br>• Maintain a high level of organization and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines efficiently.<br>• Utilize iManage or similar document management systems to streamline workflows and document handling.
We are looking for a detail-oriented entry-level Paralegal to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. This Contract-to-Permanent role is ideal for candidates with strong negotiation skills and experience in contract management, especially within IT settings. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to critical sourcing processes and contract approvals while developing your expertise in a dynamic environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Assist in sourcing vendors and suppliers, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.<br>• Negotiate terms and conditions to secure favorable agreements.<br>• Manage contract approval processes with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Analyze pricing structures and ensure alignment with budgetary requirements.<br>• Maintain a high level of attention to detail in reviewing and drafting contracts.<br>• Apply critical thinking skills to resolve complex issues related to sourcing and contract negotiations.<br>• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure contracts meet technical and operational needs.<br>• Conduct thorough research to support contract negotiations and sourcing decisions.<br>• Monitor contract performance and compliance to ensure adherence to agreed-upon terms.
